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Caribou meat vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Caribou meat and Chorizo

  • Caribou meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Zinc, however, Chorizo has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Caribou meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 193% more.
  • Caribou meat has 4 times more Iron than Chorizo. Caribou meat has 6.17mg of Iron, while Chorizo has 1.59mg.
  • Caribou meat is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
8
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +288.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +54.3%
Contains more Copper +228.8%
Contains more Manganese +117.5%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains more Selenium +55.1%
Caribou meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 232% 20% 100% 28% 8% 144% 88% 12% 75%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +288.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +54.3%
Contains more Copper +228.8%
Contains more Manganese +117.5%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains more Selenium +55.1%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
7
:
4
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin E +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +232%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Caribou meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 10% 63% 208% 109% 161% 74% 4% 830% 4%
Chorizo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +232%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
2
:
3
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Protein +23.5%
Contains more Water +96%
Contains more Fats +765.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +16%
Caribou meat
30% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 29.77 g
Fats: 4.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.43 g
Other: 3.38 g
Chorizo
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more Protein +23.5%
Contains more Water +96%
Contains more Fats +765.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +16%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
1
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1283.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +458.1%
Caribou meat
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.62 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1283.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +458.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caribou meat Chorizo
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caribou meat Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 29.77g 24.1g Caribou meat
Fats 4.42g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 167kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 22mg 8mg Caribou meat
Iron 6.17mg 1.59mg Caribou meat
Magnesium 27mg 18mg Caribou meat
Phosphorus 233mg 150mg Caribou meat
Potassium 310mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 60mg 1235mg Caribou meat
Zinc 5.26mg 3.41mg Caribou meat
Copper 0.263mg 0.08mg Caribou meat
Manganese 0.087mg 0.04mg Caribou meat
Selenium 13.6µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.22mg Caribou meat
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.3mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B3 5.79mg 5.131mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B5 2.68mg 1.12mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 5µg 2µg Caribou meat
Vitamin B12 6.64µg 2µg Caribou meat
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.458mg 0.278mg Caribou meat
Threonine 1.273mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.347mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 2.457mg 1.708mg Caribou meat
Lysine 2.697mg 2.414mg Caribou meat
Methionine 0.665mg 0.47mg Caribou meat
Phenylalanine 1.324mg 1.149mg Caribou meat
Valine 1.399mg 0.914mg Caribou meat
Histidine 1.179mg 0.721mg Caribou meat
Cholesterol 109mg 88mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 1.7g 14.38g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Caribou meat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.33g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.62g 3.46g Chorizo

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Caribou meat Chorizo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Caribou meat
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Caribou meat
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Caribou meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173854/nutrients
  2. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.